[Solved] Which of the following types of speech is protected by the United States Constitution? A) dangerous speech B) defamatory language C) obscene speech D) offensive speech E) child pornography First Stage: The initial phase or beginning of a process, event, or development. Childbirth: The process of delivering a baby from the mother's uterus to the outside world. Labor: The physical and mental efforts employed in economic production or service activities, often referring to both the workforce and the process of childbirth. Mercury: A chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80, known for being a liquid metal at room temperature.